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Corporate Sustainability Through A Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause devastating social and economic impacts across the globe, companies are continuing, if not elevating, their efforts to become more sustainable. Some of these companies are now being recognized for their efforts. A survey put out this year, titled the 2020 Sustainability Leaders[1], revealed which companies are perceived to be leaders on sustainability during this unique and challenging time by sustainability professionals representing business, government, non-governmental organizations, and academia. Over 700 experts were surveyed online across 71 countries in May. The results showed that Unilever continues to be a recognized leader among the sustainability community, […]
The Economics of Algae in Lake Erie
Signs of climate change are all around us. We see increased temperatures, melting sea ice and glaciers, ocean levels rising, and irregular weather patterns bringing the extremes of droughts and floods. Our water sources are impacted by these changes, shrinking water levels are becoming more evident in many places. Another side effect of these climate changes is the increased presence of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs). HABs are caused by higher temperatures combined with human activities, like agriculture, which result in increased nutrients entering the water. An example of this phenomenon can be seen in Lake Erie, where algae blooms, already […]